'I wish I could get something to do; and I must too,' she said
firmly. 'Suppose, as is very probable, you are not wanted after the
beginning of October--the time Mr. Gradfield mentioned--what should
we do if I were dependent on you only throughout the winter?'

They pondered on numerous schemes by which a young lady might be
supposed to earn a decent livelihood--more or less convenient and
feasible in imagination, but relinquished them all until advertising
had been once more tried, this time taking lower ground. Cytherea
was vexed at her temerity in having represented to the world that so
inexperienced a being as herself was a qualified governess; and had
a fancy that this presumption of hers might be one reason why no
ladies applied. The new and humbler attempt appeared in the
following form:--


'NURSERY GOVERNESS OR USEFUL COMPANION. A young person wishes to
hear of a situation in either of the above capacities. Salary very
moderate. She is a good needle-woman--Address G., 3 Cross Street,
Budmouth.'


In the evening they went to post the letter, and then walked up and
down the Parade for a while. Soon they met Springrove, said a few
words to him, and passed on. Owen noticed that his sister's face
had become crimson. Rather oddly they met Springrove again in a few
minutes. This time the three walked a little way together, Edward
ostensibly talking to Owen, though with a single thought to the
reception of his words by the maiden at the farther side, upon whom
his gaze was mostly resting, and who was attentively listening